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Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of gross ineptitude, dereliction of duty, and the wholesale collapse of primary healthcare and public education across the state. In a statement made available to Daily Independent, Dr…
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The national leadership of the City Boy Movement has appointed the Executive Director, Engineering Services at the Ogun–Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Engr Kayode Sowade, as the Osun State Director of the movement. The appointment of the Modakeke-born politician was announced by well-wishers and members of the All Progressives Congress…
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has alleged that the state government had concluded arrangements to manipulate some retirees into staging protests at branches of the United Bank for Africa. The party, in a statement by its Director of Media, Mr Kola Olabisi, on Sunday, said the…
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Former state and national lawmakers elected under the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, on Sunday, pledged to work for the gubernatorial candidate of the party in the August 08 election, Mr Bola Oyebamiji. The former lawmakers under the aegis of the National Forum of Former Legislatures made the commitment…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau to investigate members of the Senate and other public officers over alleged irregularities in the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the Tax Reform Laws. According to a statement issued on Sunday by SERAP Deputy…
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Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking on the ‘Mic On’ Podcast, 2Baba said he appreciates the work of all major Afrobeats artists but placed Burna Boy…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the National Assembly to reconsider and approve a proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill that would mandate the electronic transmission of election results from polling units. The call was made following the adoption of a report presented by NBA President Afam…
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The Executive Governor of Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke, has promised that his administration will dualise the Ikire–Apomu–Ikoyi Road. He made the promise on Saturday while addressing the gatherings at the Apomu Day 2026 Celebration. Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development and grassroots engagement across the state….
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Pioneer Director General of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Mr Amitolu Shittu has called out the state government following the collapse of an advertising billboard around the government house, Oke-Fia on Friday. Shittu claimed that the billboard which collapsed during heavy rain yesterday was due…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused his predecessor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola and the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, of masterminding the call by two civil society groups for the declaration of a state of emergency in Osun State. The groups, Initiative for Local Government Development and…
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